Rear wheel bearing play

[Tom Wesenberg]

As long as the high spots are removed, you'll probably go a long time with what you have. It's when you have metal flake off, or dirt, etc. get into the bearing that it goes quickly. In reality you gouge in the metal hasn't removed a large percent of support, but if you get a chance to replace it, I'd still feel better knowing I had a perfect part.

What was the reason the axle broke?